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Victoria · Postcode 3498
Irymple postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 470 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Irymple at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Irymple vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Irymple | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,606 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,343 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Irymple is a locality 470 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3498. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Mildura.
According to the 2021 Census, Irymple has a population of 5,977 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,606, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 156 (2.6% of residents).
Housing in Irymple includes a median weekly rent of $260, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,343, with 2,058 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Irymple scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Irymple area, including Irymple Secondary College, Irymple South Primary School, Irymple Primary School and others.
Irymple is part of the Mildura statistical area in Victoria.
Irymple details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3498 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 5,977 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,606/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $763/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,343 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 64.5 km² |
| Population Density | 93/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,058 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 156 (2.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.2495272 |
| Longitude | 142.159382 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 470 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Mildura |
| Local Government | Mildura |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Mildura (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,157 (19.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 729 (12.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,433 (24.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,582 (26.5%) |
| 65+ years | 1,084 (18.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 544 (9.1%) |
| Asthma | 541 (9.1%) |
| Diabetes | 250 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 238 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 180 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 84 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 26 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 37 (1.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 477 (23.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 825 (41.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 658 (32.9%) |
Schools in Irymple
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Irymple. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Irymple
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.